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A Very Special Passions Anniversary - Time to Thank Our Lucky Stars
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A Very Special Passions Anniversary - Time to Thank Our Lucky Stars |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada 
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 A Very Special Passions Anniversary - Time to Thank Our Lucky Stars It was a day … a special day, among these pages blue, One year ago precisely, something started … something "new"! March 17th, two thousand one, we asked for volunteers, To help to moderate our "home" … to open new frontiers. We opened up our forums for our members to enlist, Behind-the-scenes at Passions, but we had a little twist … The premise was a simple one, yet never had been done, It's tough to make a task like "moderation" sound like fun!  But fun it is … and ask we did … and many people joined, We even had a vote (that's how the "Mod Squad" name was coined), We've deputized some 50 Passion's members to this date, One hundred new rotations have been launched through Passion's gate. How can you spot a Deputy? Just look below their name … They proudly wear a badge - a star for each rotation claimed; Each had their 2 week turn (or two, or three, or ten) … it's true! Each played a part in keeping Passions "safe" for me and you. Now "safe" may seem a simple word, it's context rather odd, But here at PiP, that term can be construed as broad. What makes us come back daily … post and feel like family? The poetry, camaraderie, the special company! There's also many things that keep us coming back for more, And that is thanks to members who have graced the DM's door. Ron's rules are simple, and are few, but as we like to say … It's "his" home we have entered, and it's by his rules, we play; Behind-the-scenes, we all join in discussions and debates, Each voices their opinion, to discuss a problem's fate. It's just a part of PiP, that happens every day, But it's the "key" that keeps our home, a safe and pleasant way. So here today, please join me … thank our Passion's Deputies, For all their help in dealing with "behind-the-scenes" crises! It's teamwork in the largest sense, a group I've come to love, I cannot think of "anything" … that I am prouder of! /Kit McCallum  In the past year, we've discussed over 1,200 issues in the Deputy Mod Squad forum, and amassed over 13,000 lively responses to these discussions. Now THAT is definitely something to be proud of! I'd like to thank each and every Deputy I've had the pleasure of getting to know through this program. Even when their rotations are over, most continue to pop in to the DM forum to lend their thoughts and opinions. Their names are in alphabetical order, and are followed by the number of 2-weeks rotations these incredible members have assisted in with: Acire (1) Alexia (1) Allan Riverwood (2) Alyssa (3) Android 17 (2) anonymous albert ? (1) Anonymousfemale (3) Auguste (2) Brad Majors (1) branden726 (5) Bslicker (1) Catalinamoon (1) Charisma (2) Cherish (3) Child of the Stars (2) CwboyAtHeart (1) DancinQueen (1) DawnG (4) Dopey_Dope (1) Elizabeth (2) Enchantress (1) Fading Away (3) Faterider (1) Heavens Tears (2) Jeffrey Carter (1) Jenn Cirrincione (1) Jessica (1) Lady In White (2) Linc (3) Marshalzu (3) Masked Intruder (3) Mistletoe Angel (2) Mon Cherie (1) Mysteria (2) poeticgirl01 (6) PoetryIsLife (2) RosePetal (2) rosepetals25 (3) Saxoness (1) SEA (10)) Serenity (3) Siofra (1) Skyfire (4) Sven (2) Tamma (3) Tramp Poet (1) XShUgArHiGhx (10) *~* Thank you for joining me, in thanking this wonderful group of individuals! ~*~ If you haven't applied for a 2-week rotation before, and would like to join this Passion's team, please feel free to check out the following link - we love to welcome new members to the DM ranks. There is no pressure to assist at any certain time of the day … just keeping an eye out for problems during your daily reading within the forums. Hope to see you there. /main/deputies.cgi *~* |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Look at all those names! And what a successful operation! It would be wonderful if each and every Deputy Moderator would come to this thread, and give a brief comment as to what being a DM has meant to them! I hope they join this, soon! And just think...this program is open to EVERYONE! |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Thanks Kit..yes i will begin my rotation on the 23rd..hugs...looking forward to it soon ~Victoria |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Thanks Kit and all you Mod Squaders! |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
Wow! What a wonderful sky of angels. Thank you each and every one, very, very much! From the bottom, I adore you all. And as I fly so free, often with thoughts different from many others, here, never meaning to harm or ever make anyone sad, I know how important it is to have open minded fair moderators! You each make Passions such a wonderful big family with so much love. Your task is difficult. And you do it well! Forgive me when I become an issue. I'll try to be more careful as I fly, ever free. And I want each of you to know, I repeat, I LOVE YOU! You are God's special angels of The Poetry Word, God's Gift to us all. Newell Silver Streak of Silver Springs, Florida. Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thank you each and every one!! and you, Kit for this poem and your dedication! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Kit, Wonderful write. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Kit darling girl this is wonderful, I’m sure it is a wonderful scheme, I don’t know if I could do it though. I lack several necessary skills, writing being just one of them. But it’s obvious to even the meanest intelligent that you have all the necessary skills, and at the top of them is the fact you are a superb writer. I love this well done all of you DM the name of the greatest superhero in the world, Danger Mouse, it’s an English joke sorry I couldn't resist fabulous writing   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
This is a wonderful tribute, Kit. I would like to add my thank you to all the DM's. You are an integral part of PiP and we are grateful every day for you diligence, concern, committment and fairness. You do not have to be a writer to be a Deputy. All you need is a desire to make a difference here.  |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 YAY!!! OH MY GOSH, THIS IS SOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL, I AM SO VERY HAPPY TO BE ONE WITH THE DEPUTY MOD SQUAD, (oh yeah, gotta love that name!) AND I JUST WANT TO GIVE AN APPLAUSE TO ALL THE OTHER MEMBERS AND HOW THEY ALWAYS DELIGHT MY DAY AND MAKE PASSIONS A WONDERFUL FRIENDLY PLACE!!! Also, I want us all to give Kit a standing ovation for all the time she spends with us and making this possible, you are a wonderful friend to us all and we all love you so much, you deserve it! (kiss on cheek) I am so delighted to start my third rotation soon, and will continue to serve as one with Passions! I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!   May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Kit, I am sitting here with tears in my eyes having read this and thinking of all the wonderful experiences I've had at Pip and as a member of the Mod Squad. I know I don't post poetry very often and don't get in here to read as often as I'd like, but the friendships I've gained from Pip will always have a very special place in my heart. Even though my life is very busy, I'm sure you'll see me back on rotation very soon again. I'm feeling withdrawal. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Kit, I've very much enjoyed my two rotations as deputy moderator and eagerly await the one coming up next month. I've learned a great deal and continue to learn. Each of you, both senior and deputy mods, excite me with your enthusiam and devotion to keeping this place the home I've always known and loved. I dearly thank you all.  I encourage every member to try a rotation as deputy moderator. It will give you a lot of insight into the workings and decision making that keeps Passions in Poetry the great success that it has become. Trust me, you'll walk away feeling very proud of yourself and loving this place all the more. I recently talked two of my friends into giving it a try and as their first rotation nears, the excitement they are feeling is contagious and excites me also. Stars will shine when I am gone |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
When I joined passions 7 months ago, I had no idea it was going to be such a wondeful place. I've made some great friends, and enjoyed lots and lots of exquisite poetry! It was an honor to be a DM twice! I learned a lot about what makes this special place a warm, loving home. I love you all very much Thank you everyone for all the support, inspiration and encouragement. love, RP |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
I would like to say thank you very much and show my great appreciation for all of the DM Squad.This has been a place of love, friendship, and acceptance.I've made alot of friends here through no judgement of anyone and you rarely find that these days.And it's people like the DM squad that keep this place going strong.I commend you all.Kit a great write from a great person. Peaches |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
My thanks to the DM's and moderators... and especially Ron... I'm sure I'd get more chores done if PIP were a different place... but I'm so glad for this home you provide. I've visited other sites... came here from one... PIP is without equal. (and chores will wait *G*) This is a wonderful poem, Kit... |
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PoetryIsLife
since 2001-10-27
Posts 1763...in my boxers... |
Kit, I love it!!! Thank you for the smile. ~ Titus My motto... always changing, always improving, veiwing life in veiw of eternity. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
 Kit, first I want to thank you for this wonderful post! I for one know all the hard work and effort you personally put into the Deputy Moderator program. I have signed up for my second rotation which will be coming up in April. Also, I would encourage all of Passions members to sign up and not miss the opportunity to experience what goes on behind the scenes. The enthusiasm and family atmosphere truly gives you a sense of belonging, and it's FUN! Plus, more importantly, you will be giving something back to Passions...and I'll tell you, it sure makes you feel good!! I'd like to see everyone who hasn't taken a turn as Deputy Moderator sign up and be a member of the best team on the net! Again, thanks to Ron, Kit, and every one of the Senior Mods and Deputy Mods, for giving us each the opportunity to become an important part of the Passions family. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I think this calls for a group hug, and hey Ron, you get in there too, because if it weren't for you, there would be no "home" to moderate. It is great to be part of this place! Thank you Kit for this dedication and take a big bow yourself girl, you earned it! |
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anonymous albert ?
since 2001-03-23
Posts 2979 |
"...I LOVE it. so many expectations on what it would be like helping out with PIP...a place I enjoy and LOVE every moment spent here. [...] I thought it would be great if I also could help out PIP and the experience so far...its AMAZING! Since the first day I started...you and Nan were always there to help me out with questions I had in the threads I have posted and that TRULY helped me out and made me understand more about how everything works...that alone; I give my appreciation, Also I would REALLY like to Thank You for giving me...such a WONDERFUL opportunity...mmky...I got more to say...but I'll leave it to here..." [o_O; yeah that was my RAW comments when I was a "DM" lol.] But right now...I still think it was a wonderful opportunity and I would do it again. If you havent; I suggest you do just give it a try...you won't regret it. HAPPY "A VERY SPECIAL" ANNIVERSITY! [This message has been edited by anonymous albert ? (03-16-2002 02:04 PM).] |
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Christopher
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Congratulations everyone, and thank you for all your help! Christopher |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Now that we have them, I don't know how we ever got along without them! My thanks to you all. Your help and input has been invaluable..  |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Kit what a wonderful tribute to the moderators at PIP whom I truly admire for giving their time, and as things ease up for me, yes, I will volunteer, I cannot believe that this forum is only one year old. Am I hearing this right? this is by far the best poetry site on the net and I have visited many...I am so happy to be here.. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE MODS AND RON, THIS IS A TERRIFICE SITE... AND TO KIT FOR WRITING THIS WONDERFUL POEM, I READ IT SLOWLY TO TAKE IN ALL THE LITTLE TALES OF PIPS THAT YOU WROTE ABOUT KIT, AND YOU DID IT WELL. FLORIA Floria |
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punkrockerrobin
since 2001-05-15
Posts 1180Sparks, NV |
this is a wonderful place where i have just let it all go. and i thank you all! psssst....did you know it almost my one year anniversiary since i joined pip! hehe i am me don't tell me different!! |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Hi Kit. You are welcome for what little I did. Next time I hope to do better. And thank you for being here for us, and making passions what it is, together with Ron. Love you all. Sandra |
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Dopey Dope
Moderator
Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Wow, a year already? It was a pleasure to help participate in the making of the DM program. It was fun, fun, fun. We worked out the kinks, had a blast while doing it, and then launched the program into success. Well done Kit, and Ron and everybody else, and especially all the Dm's!!!!  |
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Saxoness
since 1999-07-18
Posts 1102Texas |
It was a great experience for sure, and although I've only been able to hold one one rotation so far due to school and work, I look forward to many more! Thanks for the great opportunity. "Glory remains unaware of my neglected dwelling where alone |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Truth be known, Kit's the star leading us, to where we are... Hand in hand, with Ron in tow giving Passions room to grow taking a thought, then waving her wand... Deputy M's...going on and on.... |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
It was my pleasure to be one of the deputies on Passions. I hope that many will follow the deputy link, because it is not only nice to do but it gives you also a view about the moderators job. I for one, have a deep respect for all the Pip Moderators, because of you we have a wonderful home. Thank you for creating the possibillity for us members so we could participate as deputies in PipTalk. And looking at the date 17 March, it is also a very special day to me. Me and my hubby are 30 years married then So that makes a double aniversary right. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
What a great way to remind us of those who volunteer their time to make this such an enjoyable place to visit. It’s something I would like to try myself, after my move, and when my life settles down. For now, I’d just like to say a big thank you to all of you for making this place what it is. If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Have learned so much in such a short while, and mostly how bright the world has become since I found the PIP. Much appreciate all of you. ThisDiamond |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Wow time really does go by fast, it's hard to believe that it's been a year already! Kit, this is a wondeful tribute to those who give freely of their time to the passions family. Thank you to all the deputy mods  Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
I look forward to it... Lauren~ Greeneyes~ |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
A wonderful tribute to a great team Kit Congratulations to the 'Mod Squad' Maree |
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cherish Senior Member
since 2001-03-25
Posts 1639swimming in fairy floss........... |
WOOOO HOO!! thanks for having such an awesome program on board for us to utilise...its been great doing the rotations...and great knowing that we're giving back a little something extra to such a wonderful poetry site ...  My england is goodly- are you strudable? |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Thank you sooooooo much for all of the warm and wonderful responses ... each and every one.  Have I told you lately, that I love this place?  Much appreciation and big hugs to all, /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (03-17-2002 07:48 AM).] |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
You're all doing a wonderful job Thankyou all for the help you've given me in the past couple years |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
To each and every Deputy Moderator - You've made a VERY big difference here at Passions. I am SO grateful to see the interest and participation we've had over the past year. You're all wonderful.. Kit - This program couldn't be happening without you, and I appreciate you JUST as much... Your poetic tribute is simply GRAND...   Here's to another successful year Ya'll sign up now, hear??? A Simile is as easy as pie, but a Metaphor is a piece of cake ~*~ Nancy Ness |
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Tramp Poet Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 754Could Be Anywhere... |
Just wanted to say thank you to PIP and all! Although i haven't been a very consistent reply-er, i have very much appreciated having a place to feel free to express and expose myself...he he he. thanks again, Daniel ... was once upon, bleeding |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
Right on Kit! It's been so much fun! Everyone is so great! It's just... yeah! *grins* I'd like to see a bunch of noobies there though!!! I am a rabid horse. |
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Ron
Administrator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669Michigan, US |
Many of you may not realize that the "D" in DM could more appropriately stand for Desperation - because that's what many of us were feeling when this program was initially being born. A year ago, we were within a hair's breadth of closing down the Teen forum, and I suspect we weren't really very far from closing down all the forums. Things were that rough. Maintaining the high standards we've grown to appreciate here has never been an easy job. As our traffic grew beyond anything we could have imagined a few years earlier, and as the number of poems and posts grew even more quickly, that difficult job was becoming nearly impossible. Many of our Senior Moderators were approaching burn-out. Tempers were understandably short, and patience was unbelievably thin. I think I banned more people in February, 2001, than in all the twenty months prior to that. Many, I think, deserved it, but I'm also sure a few were kicked out of our home because of simple frustration. We were, almost quite literally, drowning in a sea of problems. Kit McCallum, and the team she assembled, became our life preserver in that turbulent sea. Kit, at that time, was a Moderator in the Teen forum and, like so many of us here, was frustrated and discouraged. Like everyone else, our Moderators come to these forums to have fun, and few of us were having much fun a year ago. Kit was ready to pack it in and call it quits because she, like most of us, could see no respite from all the problems. We were simply too few to make a real difference. Obviously, Kit didn't quit. Instead, she became an Admin and took over the responsibility for finding a solution. And I'm not exaggerating, my friends, when I tell you she attacked that solution with passion and dedication and an attention to detail that, to this day, I both envy and very much appreciate. I wrote a bit of software, Nan and Sharon helped put together training materials, but the brunt of the project fell on Kit's shoulders. And I never doubted for a moment it was in safe and capable hands. She talked to the Teens who comprised our first group of DM's, she told me what she needed in the way of software, and she made it all work flawlessly. To understand the job that Kit and the DM's really do, I think you first have to understand the purpose of the Program. At first glance, I know it appears the DM's are just another level of help, a much larger set of eyes and hands to help us manage all the potential problems. That's true. And that alone would be a tremendous aid, helping us to alleviate the burn-out for our full-time Senior Moderators. That level of help is important, but it's really only the tip of a much larger iceberg. The DM Program is actually less about help than it is about education. Each of those who participate for their two-week rotation are exposed, some might say even immersed, in the philosophies and principles that make this such a comfortable home for so many. They not only learn to recognize problems, not only learn how to deal with problems, but they also learn WHY we see certain things as problems. I hope they learn, very quickly, that the DM's aren't just police men. They are, rather, Leaders who help set the tone and atmosphere in our home. They don't just solve problems, but by the examples they set, they insure we have fewer problems that need to be solved. In the year since their inception, they have become the backbone that gives us strength. Without Kit McCallum, I think I can safely say there would be no DM Program. And without our team of Deputy Moderators, I think I can sincerely say these forums would have long since vanished. We all owe her and each of them a very, very large measure of gratitude. I'm immensely proud of what we've all managed to build here, and want to wish our DM team a happy first anniversary. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Bump...for all to read.  |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback everyone ... and thank you so very much for the kind words Ron. You prompted me to go back and read the initial e-mails between you, Nan, Sharon and I, that started all of this on February 22, 2001 ... and I find it hard to believe that we were up and running within one month of the idea first being seeded. It's a good feeling, being able to look back on the last year to see how far we've come. I've gained so much from a personal level during my time here at Passions and can't thank you ... and everyone, enough for allowing me to be a part of this wonderful community. With the help of our incredible group of SM's and DM's ... I look forward to many Anniversaries yet to come. Much appreciation and hugs, /Kit |
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Mon Cherie
since 2001-10-31
Posts 922Land of Never-ending Summers |
Woah!!!!!! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!! =)))) And not forgetting to cheer for each and everyone who has made this place a warm and loving home... I haven't been in here in a long while, and sure do miss the nights I spent sitting in front of the computer reading the wonderful works of our poets. Missing all of you here, but I'd better get my time management right first.  And then, I'll be back, and Kit, I want to join the Mod Squad again...  _,,,^.^,,,_ Florence [This message has been edited by Mon Cherie (03-18-2002 09:43 AM).] |
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